December 27, 2008
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So we've been having a good visit out here in Missouri, visiting Monte's family. No snow yet - looks like we probably won't get any . . .
We had a good trip to Branson and got in just enough shopping (found more for Ainsley than for me) and got to eat at Landrey's (yummmm). Oh yah, also got to eat at Panera Bread for the first time with my sis-law Dana, and LOVED it! Wish we had one close to us in CA!!
So in the mean time we are back at Monte's parents so thought I would take this time to update with some more pics I had already uploaded at home.
This time:
DISNEYLAND!!
Here is Ainsley eating with her CHOP STICKS at PF Chang's across the street from our hotel in Anaheim.
I have been wanting to eat at one of these ever since I would hear Lyndsay talk about it being her fave place to eat! It was great! Although VERY busy and very LOUD!!
Here I am AFTER rideing SCREAMIN' OVER California! Ugghgh! I was sooo sick . . . we don't even want to discuss the details! I'm such a pansy! I use to be able to ride the Tidal Wave 7 times straight at Great America! OK - that was like 20 years ago I guess!
Yeah! It's Mickey!!
My mom, me and Ainsley with yummy treats from the bakery @ CA Adventure
Ainsley & I at Minnie's dresser
Ainsley hugging Koda (I think)
Ainsley & Monte wet after riding the Grizzy River Rapds!! . .. yes, it was somewhat cold being wet in December but it didn't stop us!
Our chowder and Gumbo - YUM-EEE!
This was taken just a little before midnight after we rode the Winnie the Pooh ride 2 times in a row without getting off and BEFORE we got on SPLASH Mountain!
Monte & Ainsley in front of "It's a Small World"
Grandma Barbara, Ainsley & Monte playing in the "snow" after the fireworks show in front of the castle
Seems like just us Xanag girls keep Disneyland busy, huh? : )
Comments (16)
Looks like fun. And way to go Ainsley for not screaming and running away from the characters!
It really IS the Happiest Place on Earth...so fun for your Mom to go with!
IT'S GREAT TO HEAR YOU ARE ALL HAVING SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME! WE MISS YOU ALL.....TAKE CARE.
I do believe there is a Panera Bread in Turlock....is that CLOSE enough??????:sunny:
@rubyjean78 - hmmm . . . Turlock, huh? Sounds good - but just not close ENOUGH!!
Miss you guys too! How's Oakdale doing? Did you get the kids into a school yet????
@CakeJunkie - Ha!! So I'm assuming that your kids are afraid of the characters?!?! What a bummer!!! No, she has always loved to see them - we just don't want to stand in line to visit w/most of them :sleepy:
And you say I go to Disney World alot!
Don't you love it! We were in DW in Sept. I haven't had time to post pics. My brand new Maclaren stroller was stolen. I guess someone liked the looks of my $150 stroller and thought their child needed it more than mine. 
What fun! I cannot believe how grown up Ainsley is getting! She is so beautiful! We aren't going to make the meeting this year and will miss seeing you! Hope you have a good stay the rest of your time here! You make me miss CA and being close to Disneyland!!
You are in the wrong state for snow. It is all up here in Michigan. That's where we are at. It has snowed everyday.The boys have had a blast playing in the snow. Have fun at the game!!!!! We'll be watching for you on the TV.
@Dejinni - Ah man! Thanks for rubbing it in!
. . . we still have several days left before we are in "sunny CA" so we'll see!! :sunny:
I'll be sure to wave at the camera while at the Alamo Bowl so I'm SURE you will see us! :goodjob:
@Dejinni - Ah man! Thanks for rubbing it in!
. . . we still have several days left before we are in "sunny CA" so we'll see!! :sunny:
I'll be sure to wave at the camera while at the Alamo Bowl so I'm SURE you will see us! :goodjob:
@maryluvsmichael - I know, I know! We DO go to DLand a lot!! But it's because of my husband! He loves it more than I do! He always has some "excuse" to go! It has been his track team the last 2 times but this time it was for his b'day and Ainsley's which are both in December :love:
I wonder about all of those strollers just sitting around!! It's like ANYONE could just walk up and take yours! We just had a little cheapy one so it was no big deal . . . but if I had a nice one . . . well, someone would be manning it at all times I guess! This is the first time that we DIDN'T take a little umbrella one for her and she did great! Never complained once!
@debwash - Stay warm!:love:
:p
When I get back home I will have to do my "Verona's Post" of Jeffrey drinking the . . . "digestive enzymes" ????
I can't believe you have never eaten at Panera before now.. there is one in Stockton, too! Maybe there is one hidden somewhere in Modesto. ha
Looks like y'all had a good time...I love Panera! I just don't go there very often.
Panera Bread is one of mine and Cullen's all time favorites. Love 'em! Oh, isn't Disney a magical place. Glad ya'll got to go!
Awesome pics, happy times! Can't wait until you are back home.
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